News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022



News Release: WASHINGTON-On June 17, Acting Assistant Secretary Gary Rasicot of the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) traveled to Columbus, Ohio, for a series of meetings with state and local leaders on the Ohio BioWatch Program, and yesterday, CWMD’s Associate...


HIGH fire danger in Yellowstone National Park 

News Release: * The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now HIGH.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


July 19: bills handled by Foreign Affairs Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on July 19.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Renovations at America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, to boost tourism in the region by renovating the America’s National Churchill Museum. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to US Ignite, Inc., Washington, D.C., to bolster the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia region’s economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic through a new workforce training program. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing examining weapons of mass destruction, or WMDs, and health security threats posed to our nation.


Pekoske on confirmation as TSA administrator: ‘I remain committed to TSA’s future”

The Senate Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a nomination hearing July 13 to debate whether David Pekoske should serve a second consecutive term as administrator for the Transportation Security Administration, a part of the Department of Homeland Security.


DOI-OSM grant application closes on Sept. 20

Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program (WCAP) Not- for-Profit Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Reclamation Projects. grant opened on July 20.


Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Invites the Public to Share Ideas for the General Management Plan 

News Release: NEWS RELEASE. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Invites the Public to Share Ideas for the General Management Plan. Date: July 20, 2022. National Park Service. U.S. Department of the Interior. TULE SPRINGS FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT News Release. July 20, 2022.  . Media inquiries: ...


Public Comment Invited on Glacier Bay National Park Backcountry and Wilderness Management

News Release: GLACIER BAY, ALASKA - The National Park Service (NPS) has drafted preliminary updated management strategies for ~2.6 million-acres of designated Wilderness lands and waters in Glacier Bay National Park.


Bills addressed by Agriculture Committee on July 19

There was activity on two bills related to the Agriculture Committee on July 19.


Advisory Commission to Meet July 27th, 2022

News Release: The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Wednesday July 27th, 2022. The meeting will be held in person at the Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters building, 25970 Red Jacket Road, Calumet. A Zoom link is available, contact Sean Gohman, Executive Director. The Commission requires attendees to wear a mask if they are unvaccinated.


Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge discussed on July 19 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed the air tour management plan for Mount Rainier National Park on July 18, 2022. The plan establishes measures to protect park resources including the Mount Rainier Wilderness, habitat for native species of wildlife, including the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet, and visitor experiences.



New notice from Agriculture Department to be published on July 21

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 21.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $875,079 grant to Laguna Economic Advancement, LLC, Laguna, New Mexico, to develop a master plan and design for a facility to house Tribal businesses along the Route 66 tourism corridor. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.